FSA investigates claims of ‘cloned’ milk in UK
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is investigating claims that milk from a cloned cow has entered the nation’s dairy supply.
Archives for August 1, 2010
Local government budget cuts threaten public health
Swingeing cuts to local authority finances risk creating another serious foodborne disease outbreak on a par with the E.coli O157 incident in Wales in 2005, food safety experts have warned.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA rejects soy protein-cholesterol health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a negative opinion to a health claim submission linking soy protein and reduced LDL cholesterol.
Nutrient profiling model to be finalised by end of 2010
The European Commission is aiming to finalise the controversial nutrient profiling model outlined in the health claims Regulation by the end of this year, almost two years behind schedule.
Findus Group calls on politicians to ‘educate themselves’ on fish reform
The Findus Group has called upon politicians to “educate themselves” on fishing issues ahead of proposed changes to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in 2011.